Hyderabad's Leaning Minaret: 17th-Century Mystery or Disaster Management Masterpiece?

• Masjid-e-Mian Mishk in Hyderabad features a unique leaning minaret, drawing comparisons to the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
• Built during the Qutub Shahi period in the 17th century, the minaret's tilt has puzzled researchers and locals for decades.
• Experts suggest the minaret was deliberately constructed with an outward lean as a disaster management strategy.
• This design ensures that in case of an earthquake or foundation weakening, the minaret would fall outwards, protecting the main prayer hall and its occupants, similar to the Taj Mahal's minarets.
• Some locals attribute the tilt to soil subsidence near the Moosi River, adding to the mosque's enigmatic appeal as an architectural marvel.